The Kolter Group has a team of proven professionals with institutional credibility and aligned goals to carry out the firm's mission. The leadership team and portfolio company presidents possess nearly 200 years of cumulative real estate experience. Collectively, they have developed, invested, financed or constructed over $15 billion in commercial, residential and hospitality transactions in North America and Europe.

Jim Harvey is the President of Kolter Land Partners and has been with the firm since 2007. Jim is responsible for Kolter Land Partners acquisition strategy as well as for managing execution of KLP investments.

Prior to joining Kolter, Jim spent over twenty years in residential community acquisition, entitlement, development, sales and marketing. Most recently, Jim headed Landmar Group’s west coast and central Florida operations, where he was responsible for western communities reaching annual revenues of over $100M. His past business experience also includes significant roles in the growth of Taylor Woodrow throughout the United States as Director of Business Development and Acquisitions.

Jim earned degrees in Economics and Finance from the University of South Florida. He is a Florida licensed residential contractor and realtor, and he is also a member of the Urban Land Institute and National Association of Home Builders. Jim also serves on the Board of University of South Florida Alumni Association.

Troy Simpson joined Kolter in early 2010 and currently serves as Vice President of Acquisitions for Florida. Mr. Simpson began his career with WilsonMiller Stantec, a multinational engineering and planning firm, where he supported an extensive client portfolio, focused primarily on securing entitlements for large scale development. More recently he’s worked with a St. Petersburg, FL-based commercial real estate investment firm, underwriting income-producing properties.

Mr. Simpson holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida where he also attended graduate school and received Master's degrees in both Real Estate and Urban and Regional Planning. He was also inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Society and Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society.

Mr. Simpson is a member of the Urban Land Institute, currently serving on the Tampa Bay District Council's Young Leaders steering committee and the 2012 ULI Florida State Conference planning committee. He is a member of the Tampa Bay region of the University of Florida's Bergstrom Center for Real Estate, currently serving as the Regional Chairman. Troy also serves on the Board of A Brighter Community, the oldest United Way funded non-profit in Tampa.

David Goracke
Vice President of Acquisitions & Development – Raleigh & Charlotte, NC

David Goracke brings 15 years of extensive public and private financial analysis and modeling along with acquisition/disposition, entitlement and development of over $650 million worth of commercial real estate throughout the southeast to the firm.

Mr. Goracke began his career with Homewood Development Corporation and quickly rose through the ranks to lead the acquisition and development arms of the company. A founding partner of 1st American Land, Mr. Goracke led the organization from 1997 to 2001 to a top three developer status in the Triangle market and a dollar volume in excess of 50 million within four years. Mr. Goracke assumed the Vice President role at Westfield Homes of the Carolina’s, LLC in 2001. Under his leadership the acquisitions and development arm grew revenue by over 300% as he had direct responsibility for over $400 million worth of land assets throughout North and South Carolina. Mr. Goracke developed over 4,000 lots for the organization during his tenure.

In late 2007, Mr. Goracke was tapped to lead the southeastern expansion of a Kolter Land Partners. In this role, he had direct oversight and responsibility for operations of multi-asset buyout’s and repositioning of distressed real estate entities.

Mr. Goracke has been instrumental in designing, modeling and bringing to market innovative concepts that continue to be utilized. These concepts have proven efficient and effective within multiple markets. David is a Licensed General Contractor and holds Real Estate Brokerage Licenses in both NC and SC. He holds BBA and MBA degrees from Campbell University.

Doug joined Kolter Land Partners as Vice President in January 2014 and is responsible for the land acquisition and development activities in Georgia.

Doug began his career in home construction prior to expanding into land development. He has held positions with Sharp Residential, KB Home, Highland Gardens Development Group and most recently with Cold River Land. While at KB Home and Highland Gardens Development, Doug worked with builders, third party contractors, consultants and developers to create subdivisions throughout the Greater Atlanta area as well as the Charlotte, North Carolina area. During his tenure at Cold River, he was instrumental in building a business and staff to provide asset management, due diligence, development and consulting services to lenders, investors, developers and builders.

Doug earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management with a Development Concentration from Southern Polytechnic State University. He also studied at Kennesaw State University and Auburn University.

Greg joined Kolter Land Partners as Vice President of Development for Florida and is responsible for developing and coordinating all development and construction-related activities.

Prior to joining Kolter, Greg worked for Meritus Corp as the Land Development Director providing residential land development and acquisition solutions to all Meritus-affiliated companies, as well as third party developers, builders, and investors. Greg also spent 8 years with Taylor Woodrow where he assisted with the planning and development of over 2,000 residential lots along the west coast of Florida.

John Morgan is Regional VP Acquisitions at Kolter Homes LLC, and has been with this affiliated Kolter division since late 2013. John is responsible for guiding Kolter Homes acquisition and expansion initiatives primarily in SC and NC. John serves as a Charleston, SC, metro market liaison with Kolter Land Partners regarding KLP ventures.

Prior to joining Kolter, John began his career in 1973 working on the development of Moss Creek Plantation where he was appointed President in 1976. Following Moss Creek, John started a development division with the Keenan Company in Columbia, SC, and later converted this operation into his own company until joining forces with Greenwood Communities and Resorts in 1994. Over a 40 year career, he has developed as a principal or managed real estate developments in six states exemplifying excellence in multi-family infill, single family, student housing and master planned communities. He recently completed the 744 acre Beresford Hall waterfront community in Charleston, SC, and started up development on The Ponds, a 1,950 acre master planned community near Summerville, SC, which is now owned by Kolter. The Ponds as realigned will feature a Kolter Cresswind active adult community and also Kolter Homes traditional single family homes.

John holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Clemson University and a Master of Architecture in Urban Design degree from Rice University. He is an active member of the ULI and has served on national ULI panels and councils. He has also served on the Boards of the Clemson Advancement Foundation for Design & Building, the Rice Design Alliance, the Columbia, SC, Public Housing Authority and on the Beaufort County Joint Planning Commission.

Paul Martin joined Kolter Land Partners in October 2012 and currently serves as Vice President of Land Development for Southwest Florida. Projects include Verandah in Fort Myers, Artistry and Worthington in Sarasota, Trevesta in Palmetto and Willow Walk in Ellenton.

Mr. Martin began his development career with The Bonita Bay Group in 1998 where he served in various roles over 13 years ranging from Club Controller to Regional General Manager. His responsibilities included land acquisitions, CDD establishment, management of various development duties, Club/HOA management and proforma management.

Mr. Martin holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from the University of South Florida, a Masters degree in Accounting and Taxation from Florida Gulf Coast University and a Masters degree in Divinity from Luther Rice College and Seminary.

Mr. Martin has served on the board of Children’s Advocacy Center of SW Florida for eleven years where he has held positions of Treasurer, Vice President and President. He has also served as Treasurer and Trustee for First Baptist Church of LaBelle Florida for the past ten years, Chaired the United Way campaign for Hendry/Glades counties and served as a volunteer on Lee County United Way steering committees. He is a board member for the Lucas Institute of Real Estate Development at FGCU and Habitat for Humanity Lee and Hendry Counties.

Travis joined Kolter Land Partners as Land Manager in September 2015 and he is now responsible for the land acquisition and development activities in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Travis began his career in various roles within the Manning Companies - a $100 plus million home-building and development company. At the Manning Companies Travis served as site Superintendent in the construction of luxury homes, mixed-use buildings and beachfront villas. He lead the financing, marketing, business development and community relations teams. He has also held positions with multiple companies serving the institutionally funded REIT’s that have invested over $500 million in the Carolina’s single family residential housing markets over the past several years.

Travis earned his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. He also serves as a lieutenant & firefighter with the Providence Volunteer Fire Department.

Jon joined Kolter Land Partners as Assistant Land Development Manager in March, 2018 and is responsible for assisting with development activities in Central Florida.

Jon began his career in the Accounting Department of Kolter in March, 2014 while still pursuing his undergraduate degree at Palm Beach Atlantic University as a Junior. His attention to detail, positive attitude and tenacity makes him a great fit in his role with the development side of Kolter. While working in accounting Jon received two promotions in 18 months as a direct result of his outstanding qualities noted above. Jon has closely worked with Kolter Land Partners as one of their Project Accountants for multiple years, and found a passion in this area.

Jon earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Palm Beach Atlantic University. He also studied at the University of Central Florida, focusing on engineering.